We must be open-minded and listen to people’s views, says Penang CM in Thaipusam message
Friday, 07 Feb 2020 11:46 AM MYTThe silver chariot carying the Lord Muruga makes its way to the Waterfall Hilltop temple on the eve of Thaipusam in George Town February 7, 2020. — Pictures by Steven Ooi KE
“Therefore, as the state government, we have a lot of work to be done as we were given the mandate by the people,” he said in his Thaipusam message today. He said the state government is now focused on implementing large-scale projects and programmes in the interests of the people in accordance with the 16 strategic initiatives under Penang2030 Vision.
“We need the people’s support, understanding and involvement to ensure the success of any project or policy,” he said. The Hindu festival is usually celebrated on a grand scale in Penang and it also serves as a major tourist attraction for local and international tourists. In 2019, he said it had allocated RM345,626.13 to 109 students to further their education in public and private institutions of higher learning.
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